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Abstract collage of squiggly color lines.

View never-before-seen artworks in this exhibition celebrating the legacy of Eric Carle.

The Carle is the international champion for picture books. We collect, preserve, and present picture books and picture-book illustrations for audiences passionate about children’s literature.

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Child playing on seashore with seagulls flying overhead.

Current Exhibition

Speechless: The Art of Wordless Picture Books

July 17 - December 5, 2021

Seeing is believing in this celebration of wordless picture books.

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Colorful paper scraps being cut

Making Art Together

Inspired by the Small Things

Even the smallest scrap becomes inspiration for art-making.

Illustration of child holding book with stars against red and white striped background.

Online Exhibition

Asians, Everyday

Twenty-six artists present affirming stories of Asian American life.

Upcoming Events

Illustration of brightly colored butterfly

The 2021 Virtual Carle Honors

Thursday, September 23 2021
7 - 8:30 pm

This September, The Carle celebrates exceptional individuals and organizations at 15th annual awards ceremony.

Detail of braille book

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Friday, September 24 2021
11 - 11:30 am

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!

Book cover of Tiny Bird, showing a hummingbird flying towards an orange flower.

The 10th Annual Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture: Wendell Minor

Saturday, November 6 2021
2 - 3 pm

In celebration of the 10^th anniversary of the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture, Wendell Minor reflects on his five decades in the publishing world.

In the Bookshop

Currently on our minds: spooky (but not too spooky!) picture books

A smiling girl in a black dress stands next to her cat in front of a house full of smiling ghosts.

Ghosts in the House

A child in pajamas opens a door and sheds light down a dark stairwell.

The Dark

A spooky abandoned house with windows that look like a face stands next to a spooky bare tree and black cat.

Hardly Haunted

A scared looking rabbit is being followed by giant carrots with angry monster-like faces.

Creepy Carrots

A surprised child looks at a monster, witch, and ghost peering out from the cover of the book.

The Fun Book of Scary Stuff

A black cat walks by tombstones, a skeleton and mummy in front of a full moon.

Los Gatos Black on Halloween